DMV Wait Times

California DMV Field Offices

Updated at: Aug 29, 2025 - 12:53 pm PST

Browse California DMV Field Offices with live wait times by office. We aggregate recent submissions and historical patterns to help you pick a quieter time to visit. For appointment options, open a specific office page to see the official portal (when available).

Office title Address Current wait times, mins
Appointment Non-appointment
San Ysidro 6111 Business Center Court, San Diego, CA 92154 36 149
Santa Ana 1330 E First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 27 89
Santa Barbara 535 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 19 31
Santa Clara 3665 Flora Vista Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 28 115
Santa Maria 523 S McClelland Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 17 68
Santa Monica 2235 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 16 46
Santa Paula 250 W Harvard Boulevard A, Santa Paula, CA 93060 12 52
Santa Rosa 2570 Corby Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 18 55
Santa Teresa 180 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA 95119 35 160
Seaside 1180 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 37 166
Shafter 548 Walker Street, Shafter, CA 93263 - -
Simi Valley 3855 D - Alamo Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 18 49

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are wait times updated?

Live wait times are refreshed throughout the day. This page was last updated Aug 29, 2025 - 12:53 pm PST.

How do I make an appointment?

Open an office page to check for an appointment link to the official portal. Not all offices support appointments.

What do the wait time types mean?

This state reports: Appointment, Non-appointment.

What’s the best time to visit?

Click into an office to see historical averages by weekday/hour to identify typically quieter windows.